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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 827.72 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 827.72 and 277.80 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 827.72 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/827.72 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 827.72 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 229,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,940.62/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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